How to Pick a Baby Name at Baby Names World

Choosing the right name for your Baby is a difficult task. The name you pick will be with your child forever, so it's important to take the time to make a good selection. In America the choices are almost endless; this can be overwhelming for parents. Here are a few tips to help you get started:


Sound
How does your baby's name sound when spoken aloud? Is it harsh, or soft? Does it fit well with your last name? In most cases, shorter names sound good with long last names, and vice versa. Avoid placing a first name that ends in a vowel with a last name that starts with a vowel - the names can be awkward to pronounce. Stay away from names that rhyme if you don't want your child to be teased or have silly nicknames bestowed upon him or her unwillingly.


Uniqueness
A less common name can have advantages. For instance, if you name your son "Michael," there's a high chance he'll have several classmates with the same name during his school years. At the same time, a rare name that is hard to pronounce - or just plain weird - may cause your child to be teased or attract too much attention.


Relatives
It's still quite common for parents to take the opinions of family and friends into consideration when selecting a baby name. Some parents choose to name their baby after a parent, grandparent, or close friend. Allow the loved ones in your life to offer suggestions, but don't tell anyone the chosen name of the baby until after the child is born. This will make it easier to avoid pressure from relatives that may cause you to choose a name you don't like.


Baby Names World offers a comprehensive list of baby name suggestions to help you narrow down the choices without feeling overwhelmed. Sort baby names by gender, alphabet, origin, category, and popularity. You can also use the site's handy search engine to do a quick or advanced search.



About the Author:

Heather McNeil is a Canadian writer who has been writing about parenting topics and related subjects for more than 4 years. She has written hundreds of articles on a variety of subjects since beginning her career, including numerous articles on Pregnancy for new moms, and how to choose baby Names. A young mom herself, Heather is interested in exploring issues that affect families across the world.